Small Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Itgb6 Sirna Delivery Downregulates The Αvβ6 Integrin And Inhibits Adhesion And Migration Of Recipient Prostate Cancer Cells,
2022
Thomas Jefferson University
Small Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Itgb6 Sirna Delivery Downregulates The Αvβ6 Integrin And Inhibits Adhesion And Migration Of Recipient Prostate Cancer Cells, Shiv Ram Krishn, Vaughn Garcia, Nicole M Naranjo, Fabio Quaglia, Christopher D Shields, Maisha A Harris, Andrew V Kossenkov, Qin Liu, Eva Corey, Dario C Altieri, Lucia R Languino
Department of Cancer Biology Faculty Papers
The αVβ6 integrin, an epithelial-specific cell surface receptor absent in normal prostate and expressed during prostate cancer (PrCa) progression, is a therapeutic target in many cancers. Here, we report that transcript levels of ITGB6 (encoding the β6 integrin subunit) are significantly increased in metastatic castrate-resistant androgen receptor-negative prostate tumors compared to androgen receptor-positive prostate tumors. In addition, the αVβ6 integrin protein levels are significantly elevated in androgen receptor-negative PrCa patient derived xenografts (PDXs) compared to androgen receptor-positive PDXs. In vitro, the androgen receptor-negative PrCa cells express high levels of the αVβ6 integrin compared to androgen receptor-positive PrCa cells. Additionally, expression ...
Artificial Intelligence In The Radiomic Analysis Of Glioblastomas: A Review, Taxonomy, And Perspective,
2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Artificial Intelligence In The Radiomic Analysis Of Glioblastomas: A Review, Taxonomy, And Perspective, Ming Zhu, Sijia Li, Yu Kuang, Virigina B. Hill, Amy B. Heimberger, Lijie Zhai, Shenjie Zhai
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications
Radiological imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), are the standard-of-care non-invasive diagnostic approaches widely applied in neuro-oncology. Unfortunately, accurate interpretation of radiological imaging data is constantly challenged by the indistinguishable radiological image features shared by different pathological changes associated with tumor progression and/or various therapeutic interventions. In recent years, machine learning (ML)-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been widely applied in medical image processing and bioinformatics due to its advantages in implicit image feature extraction and integrative data analysis. Despite its recent rapid development, ML technology still faces many hurdles for its ...
Development Of Advanced Mr-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy Methods For Head & Neck Cancers On The 1.5t Mr-Linac,
2022
The Texas Medical Center Library
Development Of Advanced Mr-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy Methods For Head & Neck Cancers On The 1.5t Mr-Linac, Brigid Mcdonald
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)
The 1.5T hybrid MRI/linear accelerator (MR-linac) has recently been introduced into clinical practice and used for the treatment of head and neck cancers (HNC). This device enables on-line adaptive radiation therapy (ART) based on anatomical changes throughout treatment and variations in patient position. This novel technology also has the potential for advanced ART strategies such as dose-optimized ART, in which the treatment plan is optimized based on the accumulated dose over previous fractions, or biological image-guided ART, in which the plan is adapted based on individual tumor response as measured through quantitative imaging techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging ...
Gaps In Patient Education On Safe Handling And Disposal Of Oral Chemotherapy Drugs: A Pilot Prospective Cohort Survey Study,
2022
Chapman University
Gaps In Patient Education On Safe Handling And Disposal Of Oral Chemotherapy Drugs: A Pilot Prospective Cohort Survey Study, Sun Yang, Priya Patel, Alexandra Corcoran, Eric Dobberpuhl, Samantha Isidro, Dustin Le, Analise Klassen, Jay Rho, David Tran, Richard Beuttler, Neda Noori Nassr, Katherine Gruenberg, Siu-Fun Wong
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Background
Oral anticancer chemotherapy (OC) has been misperceived as being safer than intravenous chemotherapy, leading to its increased risk of improper handling and disposal. This survey study assessed the knowledge, practices and attitudes of pharmacists and patients regarding OC handling and disposal, gaps in knowledge and barriers to patient education. Methods
Surveys were developed based on literature review and pilot study validation results. Patients completed a 33-item paper or electronic survey whereas pharmacists completed a 38-item electronic survey. Descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact test computed using the R Project were used for analyses. Results
Pharmacist group (16/25, 62 ...
Defining The Cooperation Between Mhc-I And Mhc-Ii Neoantigen-Driven T Cell Responses To Develop Effective Personalized Immunotherapies,
2022
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Defining The Cooperation Between Mhc-I And Mhc-Ii Neoantigen-Driven T Cell Responses To Develop Effective Personalized Immunotherapies, Charmelle Williams
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)
Immune checkpoint therapy (ICT) (e.g. anti-CTLA-4 (α-CTLA-4), anti-PD-1 (α-PD-1)) enables durable T cell-dependent anti-tumor immunity in certain cancer patients. Since a subset of patients respond to ICT, this work aims at developing a more in-depth understanding of T-cell responses to MHC class I (MHC-I) and MHC class II (MHC-II) tumor antigens that are derived from aberrant expression of non-mutant antigens or driver and passenger somatic alterations that can function as tumor neoantigens. We used a poorly immunogenic Brafv600e Pten-/- Cdkn2a-/- YUMM1.7 (Y1.7) murine melanoma line with a paucity of endogenous neoantigens that is unresponsive to ICT ...
The Role Of The Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2 In Pancreatic Cancer: Mechanisms Of Tumor Immunosuppression And Intestinal Radioprotection,
2022
The Texas Medical Center Library
The Role Of The Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 2 In Pancreatic Cancer: Mechanisms Of Tumor Immunosuppression And Intestinal Radioprotection, Carolina Garcia Garcia
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with dismal prognosis. The only curative option for patients is surgery, but over 80% of patients are not surgical candidates. Unfortunately, PDAC is resistant to the three remaining options. PDAC is characterized by a profoundly hypoxic and immunosuppressive stroma, which contributes to its therapeutic recalcitrance. Alpha-smooth muscle actin+ (αSMA+) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the most abundant stromal component, as well as mediators of stromal deposition. The hypoxia-inducible factors (HIF1 and HIF2) coordinate responses to hypoxia, yet, despite their known association to poor patient outcomes, their functions within the PDAC tumor microenvironment (TME ...
Does Acute Pancreatitis Herald Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma? A Multicenter Electronic Health Research Network Study.,
2022
Parkview Health
Does Acute Pancreatitis Herald Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma? A Multicenter Electronic Health Research Network Study., Ritu R. Singh, Alison P Klein, Neil Sharma Md, Eileen M O'Reilly
PCI Publications and Projects
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: High mortality in pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is related to delayed diagnosis and lack of cost-effective early detection strategies. Retrospective studies have demonstrated an association between PDAC and acute pancreatitis (AP). Herein, we explore the incidence of PDAC in patients with non-biliary and non-alcoholic AP.
METHODS: A population-based, retrospective cohort study was conducted utilizing TriNetX (Cambridge, MA). Patients ≥40 years with AP (ICD-10-CM code: K85) and without biliary AP (K85.1), alcohol-induced AP (K85.2) or chronic pancreatitis (K86.0, K86.1), were identified. The primary outcome was incidence of PDAC (C25) in patients at defined intervals ...
A Dosimetric Evaluation Of Skin Dose In Post Mastectomy Radiation Therapy: A Comparison Of Static Field Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy And Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy,
2022
Grand Valley State University
A Dosimetric Evaluation Of Skin Dose In Post Mastectomy Radiation Therapy: A Comparison Of Static Field Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy And Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Dusti M. Henion
Culminating Experience Projects
Introduction
Post mastectomy radiation therapy can cause significant skin reaction for patients treated with bolus. The elimination of bolus as a standard practice for this treatment has been suggested in recent literature. Additionally, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) may deliver a comparable plan with the benefit of reducing treatment times for this population compared to static field intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Methods
This study is a retrospective dosimetric analysis of ten right-sided postmastectomy radiation therapy patients. The subjects had previously completed a course of radiation therapy consisting of static field IMRT with the use of bolus every other day ...
Real-World Use Of Tisagenlecleucel In Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.,
2022
Children's Mercy Hospital
Real-World Use Of Tisagenlecleucel In Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia., Amy Moskop, Lauren Pommert, Christina Baggott, Snehit Prabhu, Holly L. Pacenta, Christine L. Phillips, Jenna Rossoff, Heather E. Stefanski, Julie-An Talano, Steve P. Margossian, Michael R. Verneris, Douglas Myers, Nicole A. Karras, Patrick A. Brown, Muna Qayed, Michelle L. Hermiston, Prakash Satwani, Christa Krupski, Amy K. Keating, Rachel Wilcox, Cara A. Rabik, Vanessa A. Fabrizio, Vasant Chinnabhandar, A Yasemin Goksenin, Kevin J. Curran, Crystal L. Mackall, Theodore W. Laetsch, Erin M. Guest, Erin H. Breese, Liora M. Schultz
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
Infants with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) have poor outcomes because of chemotherapy resistance leading to high relapse rates. Tisagenlecleucel, a CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CART) therapy, is US Food and Drug Administration approved for relapsed or refractory B-ALL in patients ≤25 years; however, the safety and efficacy of this therapy in young patients is largely unknown because children(n = 14). Sixty-four percent of patients (n = 9) achieved minimal residual disease-negative remission after CART and 50% of patients remain in remission at last follow-up. All patients with high disease burden at time of CART infusion (>M1 marrow) were refractory ...
Radiation Therapy For Older Women With Early Breast Cancer: An Unnecessary Hardship,
2022
Wayne State University
Radiation Therapy For Older Women With Early Breast Cancer: An Unnecessary Hardship, Lauren E. Shawver
Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates
A clinical decision report appraising:
Kunkler IH, Williams LJ, Jack WJ, Cameron DA, Dixon JM; PRIME II investigators. Breast-conserving surgery with or without irradiation in women aged 65 years or older with early breast cancer (PRIME II): a randomised controlled trial [published correction appears in Lancet Oncol. 2015 Mar;16(3):e105]. Lancet Oncol. 2015;16(3):266-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(14)71221-5
for an older patient seeking treatment for Stage 1 Ductal Breast Carcinoma
Anticancer Effects And Mechanisms Of Cfi-400945 And Radiation In Breast Cancer,
2022
The University of Western Ontario
Anticancer Effects And Mechanisms Of Cfi-400945 And Radiation In Breast Cancer, Sierra M. Pellizzari
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women and development of new treatments is essential. Polo-like Kinase 4 (PLK4) controls centriole duplication and its inhibition by CFI-400945 induces genomic instability and aneuploidy. Radiation therapy (RT) also induces aneuploidy leading to cell death, although development of radioresistance is common. We hypothesized that CFI-400945 and RT act synergistically in breast cancer. Colony formation assays identified synergistic anticancer effects of CFI-400945 and RT, with combinatorial effects also observed for RT with either siRNA inhibition of PLK4 or with the PLK4 inhibitor Centrinone B. This suggests that the antiproliferative effect of these ...
Real-World Third Covid-19 Vaccine Dosing And Antibody Response In Patients With Hematologic Malignancies,
2022
Aurora Cancer Care, Advocate Aurora Health
Real-World Third Covid-19 Vaccine Dosing And Antibody Response In Patients With Hematologic Malignancies, Michael A. Thompson, Sigrun Hallmeyer, Veronica E. Fitzpatrick, Yunqi Liao, Michael P. Mullane, Stephen C. Medlin, Kenneth Copeland, James L. Weese
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Purpose: This study sought to describe the changes in immune response to a third dose of either Pfizer’s or Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (3V) among patients with hematologic malignancies, as well as associated characteristics
Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed pre-3V and post-3V data on 493 patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies across a large Midwestern health system between August 28, 2021, and November 1, 2021. For antibody testing, S1 spike antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 virus titer was used to determine serostatus.
Results: Among 493 participants, 274 (55.6%) were seropositive both pre- and post-3V (+/+) while 115 (23.3 ...
Cardiac Metastasis After Curative Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Risk Factors, Treatment Options, And Prognosis,
2022
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Abdominal Transplant Program, Advocate Aurora Health
Cardiac Metastasis After Curative Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Risk Factors, Treatment Options, And Prognosis, Gaurav Jain, Mathew Otto, Mubeen Khan Mohammed Abdul, Manpreet Chadha, Ajay Sahajpal
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is primary hepatic malignancy with a high incidence of recurrence. The risk of recurrence directly correlates to patient’s overall prognosis. Management of advanced HCC involves a combination of surgical resection, locoregional therapy, and systemic treatment. Distant metastases are rare, and intraventricular cardiac metastases are even more infrequent. This brief review details an illustrative case of cardiac metastasis after curative treatment of primary HCC and then summarizes the literature on risk factors, treatment options, and patient prognosis in the setting of distant metastases from HCC. Prognosis of metastasis to the heart is generally poor, and available evidence ...
Novel Mechanisms For Post-Transplant Maintenance Therapy In Acute Myeloid Leukemia,
2022
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Novel Mechanisms For Post-Transplant Maintenance Therapy In Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Steven A Manobianco, Tara Rakiewicz, Lindsay Wilde, Neil D Palmisiano
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation has improved survival for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), especially for patients with disease at high risk of relapse. However, relapse remains the most common cause of treatment failure and death in the post-transplant period. Maintenance therapy, an extended course of treatment after achieving remission to reduce the rate of relapse, is an important component of the treatment of various hematologic malignancies; however, its role in the treatment of AML is far less well-defined. Recently, there has been significant interest in the use of novel therapeutic agents as maintenance therapy after allogeneic stem cell transplant ...
Successful Use Of Photodynamic Therapy In A Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Lung And Diffuse Endobronchial Lesions,
2022
Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Successful Use Of Photodynamic Therapy In A Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Lung And Diffuse Endobronchial Lesions, Ghanshyam Mudigonda, Udhayvir Grewal, David Chambers, Kavitha Beedupalli
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Field cancerization, a phenomenon in which multiple tumors arise in a carcinogen damaged field could potentially explain the synchronous and metachronous premalignant or malignant lesions surrounding the primary tumor in smokers with aerodigestive malignancies. We report the case of a patient with invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) of the lung, complicated by multiple synchronous, radiologically silent endobronchial lesions. He underwent successful treatment with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) followed by adjuvant photodynamic therapy (PDT). We wish to highlight the need for more prospective clinical studies to determine which patient population would be appropriate for early bronchoscopic evaluation and the efficacy ...
Chemotherapy Port Induced Svc Thrombosis In A Patient With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer,
2022
Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 7503
Chemotherapy Port Induced Svc Thrombosis In A Patient With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer, Brooke Kania, Erinie Mekheal, Moutaz Ghrewati, Nader Mekheal, Jalal Koj, Alisa Farokhian, Michael Maroules
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Cancer patients are at a higher risk of complications such as venous thromboembolism (VTE). This risk increases in patients who receive chemotherapy. Despite the increased risk, common locations for VTE are similar to those in patients without cancer. Chemotherapy-port-related thrombosis represents a rare complication due to the location and frequent use of access (with Heparin flushes) as part of the standard care. Attention should be made to this rare complication, which may progress to superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. SVC syndrome typically presents in females around the age of 57 years old. Management of this syndrome can be difficult and ...
Antibody Response To Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination In Patients With Lymphoproliferative Disorders And Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Anti-Lymphoma Therapy As A Predictive Biomarker Of Response To Vaccination,
2022
Thomas Jefferson University
Antibody Response To Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination In Patients With Lymphoproliferative Disorders And Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Anti-Lymphoma Therapy As A Predictive Biomarker Of Response To Vaccination, Carol Gung, Regina Mcguire, Mercy George, Abdullateef Abdulkareem, Katherine A Belden, Pierluigi Porcu, Ubaldo Martinez-Outschoorn, Adam F Binder, Inna Chervenova, Onder Alpdogan
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
We retrospectively analyzed SARS-CoV-2 vaccination antibody responses in a cohort of 273 patients with lymphoproliferative disorders or plasma cell dyscrasias who were seen at a single tertiary cancer center. Semi-quantitative anti-spike protein serologic testing was performed with enzyme immunoassay method. We found that the antibody response rate to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was 74.7% in our patient cohort with no difference based on gender, age or race. The highest response rate was found in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM) (95.5%). The response rates found in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Low-Grade Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (LG-NHL) were ...
Multidisciplinary Treatment Of Non-Spine Bone Metastases: Results Of A Modified Delphi Consensus Process.,
2022
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Multidisciplinary Treatment Of Non-Spine Bone Metastases: Results Of A Modified Delphi Consensus Process., Erin F Gillespie, Noah J Mathis, Max Vaynrub, Ernesto Santos Martin, Rupesh Kotecha, Joseph Panoff, Andrew L Salner, Alyson Mcintosh Md, Ranju Gupta, Amitabh Gulati, Divya Yerramilli, Amy J Xu, Meredith Bartelstein, David M Guttmann, Yoshiya J Yamada, Diana Lin, Kaitlyn Lapen, Deborah Korenstein, David G Pfister, Allison Lipitz-Snyderman, Jonathan T Yang
Department of Radiation Oncology
Purpose: Local treatment for bone metastases is becoming increasingly complex. National guidelines traditionally focus only on radiation therapy (RT), leaving a gap in clinical decision support resources available to clinicians. The objective of this study was to reach expert consensus regarding multidisciplinary management of non-spine bone metastases, which would facilitate standardizing treatment within an academic-community partnership.
Methods and Materials: A multidisciplinary panel of physicians treating metastatic disease across the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, including community-based partner sites, was convened. Clinical questions rated of high importance in the management of non-spine bone metastases were identified via survey. A literature ...
The Write Stuff - Summer 2022 (Vol. 19, No. 3),
2022
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Write Stuff - Summer 2022 (Vol. 19, No. 3), Research Medical Library
Write Stuff 2022
- Next steps after grant rejection
- Resources on new NIH policy for data management and sharing
- What should you include as supplemental material?
- Tips for collaborating with manuscript authors online
- Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Overlay journal
Randomized Clinical Trial Of A Self-Care And Communication Intervention For Parents Of Adolescent/Young Adults Undergoing High-Risk Cancer Treatment: A Report From The Children's Oncology Group.,
2022
Children's Mercy Hospital
Randomized Clinical Trial Of A Self-Care And Communication Intervention For Parents Of Adolescent/Young Adults Undergoing High-Risk Cancer Treatment: A Report From The Children's Oncology Group., Joan E. Haase, Kristin Stegenga, Sheri L. Robb, Mary C. Hooke, Debra S. Burns, Patrick O. Monahan, Timothy E. Stump, Amanda K. Henley, Paul R. Haut, Brooke Cherven, Lona Roll, Anne-Marie Langevin, Rita H. Pickler, Karen Albritton, Deanna Hawkins, Erin Osterkamp, Pauline Mitby, Jackie Smith, Virginia R. Diaz, Erica Garcia-Frausto, Margo Moore
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
BACKGROUND: Parents of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer offer primary support to their children and often experience their own high levels of distress, affecting parent-AYA communication and quality of life.
OBJECTIVE: To reduce parent distress and improve communication during high-risk cancer treatment, we examined efficacy of a self-care and communication intervention for parents and indirect benefit for AYAs receiving a therapeutic music video (TMV) intervention.
METHODS: In this study, we conducted a multisite, randomized controlled trial with AYAs and parents enrolled as dyads (n = 110). Parents were randomized to intervention or low-dose control; all AYAs received TMV. Data ...